Re: From the Ramparts...

Posted by Sarah M. on June 26, 2001 at 18:12:54:

In Reply to: Re: From the Ramparts... posted by Rich on June 26, 2001 at 17:45:18:

Hi Rich,

It was just over two years ago that I first saw Ft. William Henry with Donna. At the time, I didn't think the presentation was that bad. I enjoyed the items they had out for display. But now that I've been to other similar places, I see they can do better.
One of the best ways for that to happen, though, is for people like you to send people like us there to see it and enquire about better presentation (i.e., provide them with motivation to look at best practices), and to promote it for what it is (a significant historical site) rather than bash it for what it isn't (an exemplary representation). In other words, I think you've done the right thing by supporting it and recommending it to people -- what you've done helps us and the fort in the long run. Shame on the people who criticize you for doing that; it just shows how narrow-minded, short-sited, and critical some people can be. I back you 100% in promoting the fort, as well as the beautiful historical park to the east of the fort grounds, which I know you also have covered on this website.

FYI, I too thank Tim for his work and contributions!!

LHK,
Sarah M.

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: By the way, Fort William Henry has been soundly criticized, in many circles, for its poor interpretive presentation. We have too, to a lesser degree, for promoting the Fort. We strongly feel Tim has got things on the right track, and that a key F&I War site will soon be a place worthy of visitation. We are proud to associate ourselves with Tim & hope to assist the development of his program through our visibility. Seeing that through will also be a great reward!

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: Hi Rich,

: It was just over two years ago that I first saw Ft. William Henry with Donna.  At the time, I didn't think the presentation was that bad.  I enjoyed the items they had out for display.  But now that I've been to other similar places, I see they can do better. 
: One of the best ways for that to happen, though, is for people like you to send people like us there to see it and enquire about better presentation (i.e., provide them with motivation to look at best practices), and to promote it for what it is (a significant historical site) rather than bash it for what it isn't (an exemplary representation).  In other words, I think you've done the right thing by supporting it and recommending it to people -- what you've done helps us and the fort in the long run.  Shame on the people who criticize you for doing that; it just shows how narrow-minded, short-sited, and critical some people can be.  I back you 100% in promoting the fort, as well as the beautiful historical park to the east of the fort grounds, which I know you also have covered on this website.

: FYI, I too thank Tim for his work and contributions!! 

: LHK,
: Sarah M.

: [snip]
: : By the way, Fort William Henry has been soundly criticized, in many circles, for its poor interpretive presentation. We have too, to a lesser degree, for promoting the Fort. We strongly feel Tim has got things on the right track, and that a key F&I War site will soon be a place worthy of visitation. We are proud to associate ourselves with Tim & hope to assist the development of his program through our visibility. Seeing that through will also be a great reward!

: [snip]


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